The Odds of an Event Occurring Is: A

question 18

Multiple Choice

The odds of an event occurring is: A. The probability that the event will occur divided by the probability that the event will not occur.
B. The probability that the event will not occur divided by the probability that the event will occur.
C. The probability that the event will occur divided by the total of the probability that it will occur, plus the probability of the event not occurring.

• A) Option A
• B) Option B
• C) Option C
• D) Either option A or B would create the same outcome.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities.

Articles of Incorporation

Legal documents filed with a government body to legally document the creation of a corporation.

Par Value

The nominal or face value assigned to a share of stock or a bond by the corporation issuing it, important in legal and accounting contexts but not necessarily related to market value.

Stock Split

A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, making them more affordable to small investors.